Incoming: Toys City 1/6 scale Combat Diver Set for 12-inch figures - Kitbash your own Frogman!

A frogman is someone who is trained in scuba diving or swimming underwater in a tactical capacity which includes combat. Such personnel are also known by the more formal names of combat diver, or combatant diver, or combat swimmer. "Combat swimming" is often used to mean "combat diving", but, according to some, strictly speaking means surface swimming without a breathing apparatus for coastal or ship infiltration. Such actions are a historical form of "frogman" activity and an important feature of naval special operations.

In the U.S. military the United States Intelligence Community, divers trained in scuba or CCUBA who deploy for tactical assault missions are called "combat divers". This term is used to refer to the Navy SEALs, operatives of the CIA's Special Activities Division, elements of Marine Recon, Army Ranger RRD members, Army Special Forces divers, Air Force Pararescue, Air Force Combat Controllers and the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units.

Toys City 1/6 scale Combat Diver Set for 12-inch figures will come with Diving Suit, Diving Shoes, Diving Gloves, Force-Fin, LAR Rebreather, LAR Life Preserver, Diving Weight Belt, Military Diver Navigation Board, Diving Compass, Diving Depth Gauge, Q-OPS Waterproof Headset, Q-OPS PTT, OTS Underwater Radio, Diving Combat Lanyard, Diving Goggle, Combat Diving Knife. Do note that the 1/6 scale head sculpt and 12-inch figure body is NOT included with this set.

Enterbay SUCKS and here's WHY! Buy at your own peril (Consider Yourself Warned!)

From day one, Enterbay has been nothing but trouble! I read about and heard so many scary stories about their quality issues that I dare not buy anything from them even though some of their prototype products looked really good but sadly, they have always failed to deliver. With the recent release of their Michael Jordan figure, their Quality Control (QC) issues have again surfaced and collectors are feeling cheated and being treated unfairly when buying Enterbay stuff. So much so that they are ranting and letting it out on the forums.

Here are some cut-and-paste for your interest:

"Passion for Perfection"...ain't that a joke!

Let me first apologize if you think I'm ranting, but at least it will be my last rant about Enterbay as I will never buy from them again.

Firstly, lets forget about the unscrupulous shite they did with the distribution of the Jordan 45...I'm here to inform you about the new 23 figures.

As you may or may not know, the first batch of Jordan 23 figures had some serious QC issues. It was their first release and they were diligent in rectifying the issue...so fair enough. Their second batch was due out on May 2nd (give or take), but via Facebook they informed everyone that they were still having issues and so delayed the release to May 12th. At this point, I thought I really would never have a shot at this considering how HK works (if you don't know, take a look at ebay and see where all the sellers are from).

On May 12th, I so happen to be in the area, so I thought I'll try my luck. Surprisingly, there was stock!!! Here was the catch... they only accepted cash and you could not look at the figure up close. At that point, I was already too happy to be able to buy this and thought nothing of it. When I got home and finally had a good look, I see that one knee was completely screwed up (because the lower leg flaps were too long, when you bend the knee, the flaps flare out).

Preview Hot Toys DX14 1989 Batman movie 1/6 The Joker (Mime version) 12" Collectible Figure

The first DX series Joker Collectible Figure from Batman (1989) has received high praise from fans and collectors. To follow up on this classic Batman movie directed by Tim Burton, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale mime version of The Joker Collectible Figure.

This movie-accurate figure is crafted with impressive likeness of the movie legend Jack Nicholson and features the Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), elegant costume, a specially-designed stand with backdrop and accessories.

Hot Toys DX Series DX14 1989 Batman: 1/6th scale The Joker (Mime Version) Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Jack Nicholson as The Joker in the Batman (1989) movie in Mime Version. Approximately 30 cm (12 inches) tall. TrueType body with over 30 points of articulation. Detailed hair sculpture. Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) patented by Hot Toys Limited. Highly detailed make-up, gesture and wrinkles. Six (6) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including: One (1) pair of open palms, One (1) pair of relaxed palms, One (1) right finger pointing palm, One (1) right palm for holding feather. Each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted

This is no con, this is HPC Toys 1/6 scale Jail Hero 12-inch figure Cameron Poe from Con Air

Con Air is an 1997 American action-thriller film directed by Simon West and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of The Rock. It stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich. The film borrows its title from the nickname of the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System. While scanning a newspaper article, Screenwriter Scott Rosenberg first learned of the special program, then visited its Oklahoma City base "to get an eyewitness perspective of the incredible operation, which quickly formed the genesis for Con Air." (source: wiki)

Honorably discharged U.S. Army Ranger Cameron Poe (Nicolas Cage) is sentenced to a maximum-security federal penitentiary for using excessive force and killing a drunk man who had been attempting to assault his pregnant wife, Tricia. Eight years later, Poe is paroled on good conduct, and eager to see his daughter Casey whom he has never met. Poe is arranged to be flown back home to Alabama on a C-123 known as Jailbird where he will be released on landing. Things don't go as expected and mayhem ensues.

This 1/6 scale Jail Hero 12-inch figure will be HPC Toys' second release, after their first figure, A Cop Never Dies (no pictures available but no prizes for guessing who that figure is based upon LOL) and looks to be inspired by Nicolas Cage's character of Cameron Poe in Con Air. What you see is what you get. Scroll down to see more pictures of said product.

Incoming: Brother Production Presents 1/6 scale "A Good Day To Die (hard) Johnny" 12" Figure

"Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Russia!"

A Good Day to Die Hard is a 2013 American action film directed by John Moore and written by Skip Woods. The title itself sounds like it could be something out of porn LOL Featuring the John McClane character that was based on the protagonist of Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp, it is the fifth installment in the Die Hard film series. Bruce Willis reprises the lead role of John McClane, who travels to Russia to help his estranged son, Jack (Jai Courtney), out of prison, but is soon caught in the crossfire of a terrorist plot.

Brother Production has a knack for releasing 1:6 scale Bruce Willis as John McClane figures and there have been so many I actually lost count LOL The one 12-inch John McClane 12-inch figure I have that I really like was released by Brother Production (check out the review in my toy blog post HERE with lots of pictures)

Brother Production Presents 1/6 scale Custom Hand Made "A Good Day To Die (hard) Johnny" 12-inch Figure will come with two 1/6 scale head sculpts, NORMAL version and Side looking "Battle-DAMAGE" version. It will be limited to just 150 pieces.

Preview PIRP 1/6 scale Fight for Iron Dressing Set for 12-inch Figure - Iron Man 3 Tony Stark

If you haven't seen Iron Man 3 and am planning to, don't worry I won't tell you what happens i.e. no spoilers here. All I can say is that it's more about the man than the suit. So it's not surprising that 1/6 scale manufacturers / companies would cash in on the popularity of the film to sell the attire that we see Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark wearing in the latest Iron Man movie.

From PIRP comes this 1/6 scale Fight for Iron Dressing Set for 12-inch Figure. This set will include: a hooded Jacket, Mid Sleeve AIM T-Shirt, Mid Long Sleeve Heart Printed T-Shirt  (Do note that The 2 white spot on heart is lighting effect being Photoshop modified on original photo provided by PIRP, Please check the layout photo for the actually product likeness) and Pants. Scroll down to see more pictures

Review III Brothers Production 1/6th scale Final Mission 12" figure: Ghost Protocol Ethan Hunt

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This will be my third and final post on Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure which is most obviously inspired by and based on Tom Cruise as IMF (Impossible Missions Force) Agent Ethan Hunt in Mission Imposssible 4: Ghost Protocol. IMHO I think this is a very good release by Brothers Production as this 1:6 figure certainly resembles Tom Cruise's character Ethan Hunt from the 2011 film. Looks much better than the Medicom Toys version (prototype pictures HERE) and costs way less plus you get two figures in one box (see my earlier review of the other figure HERE)

Tom Cruise performed a sequence where Ethan Hunt scales the outside of the Burj Khalifa tower, which is the tallest building in the world, without the use of a stunt double. Although Cruise appears to be free solo climbing in the film with the help of special gloves, in reality he was securely attached to the Burj Khalifa at all times by multiple cables. The cables were then digitally erased in post-production by Industrial Light & Magic.

Preview Art Figures AF012 1/6 scale Soldiers Of Fortune 2 - Gunner Jensen 12-inch action figure

The Expendables is a 2010 American ensemble action film written by David Callaham and Sylvester Stallone, and directed by Stallone. The film is about a group of elite mercenaries tasked with a mission to overthrow a Latin American dictator whom they soon discover to be a mere puppet controlled by a ruthless ex-CIA officer. It pays tribute to the blockbuster action films of the 1980s and early 1990s, and stars an array of action veterans from those decades, including Stallone, Eric Roberts, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Gary Daniels, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Schwarzenegger in a cameo role), as well as more recent stars such as Randy Couture, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, and Steve Austin. The film did well enough for a sequel which did even better than the first.

One of the members of the Expendables is Dolph Lundgren who plays Gunner Jensen. Dolph Lundgren is a Swedish actor, director, and martial artist. He belongs to a generation of film actors who epitomise the action hero stereotype, alongside Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Steven Seagal, and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Lundgren's breakthrough came when he starred in Rocky IV in 1985 as the imposing Russian boxer Ivan Drago. Since then, he has starred in more than 40 movies, almost all of them in the action genre. He was Frank Castle in the 1989 film The Punisher, making him the first of three Punishers to play on the big screen, the other two being Ray Stevenson (check out the awesome 1/6 scale version HERE) and Thomas Jane (1/6 scale version HERE)

Incoming: DAM Toys 1/6 scale The Gangsters Kingdom Spade 3 12" figure (Wayne Rooney?)

DAM Toys have been churning things out fast and furious ;p at least in the "previews" department. What do I mean? They have been giving us previews after previews of their upcoming products / prototypes but the production department / factory can't seem to be pumping out the actual 12-inch products fast enough i.e. there's quite a big gap from preview to the actual release.

But I am not really complaining haha more of an observation. I love all that DAM toys is doing at the moment, giving us so many options and choices that I wish I have a big bank account to draw from and buy them all LOL but alas most of us have to choose which to buy and which to let go and hope that we won't regret later.

The one line I am not regretting buying at the moment is DAM Toys Gangsters Kingdom 12-inch figures :) This is the third figure to be previewed (see my review of DAM Toys first Gangsters Kingdom 1/6 scale Spade J 12-inch figure – animated Jason Statham HERE, HERE and HERE plus preview pictures of Spade 2 HERE) and as far as I am concerned, they are all looking very NICE. I am rather tired of the overrated and overhyped Iron Man 3 suits of armors that we have been bombarded with lately ;p so this is most refreshing for a change. Plus these 12-inch figures are so much more affordable and unique (one-of-a-kind)! Scroll down to see more pictures.

Tom Cruise as IMF Agent Ethan Hunt in MI4: Ghost Protocol from Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure

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A substantial part of the plot of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the fourth of the Mission: Impossible film series, takes place in and around the Burj Khalifa and involves Tom Cruise's character Ethan Hunt having to scale a large section of the exterior using high-tech adhesive gloves in order to access and hack the building's security systems. Filming included stuntwork on the building's exterior with some scenes shot in the IMAX format.

In the fourth film of the franchise, Hunt (having just escaped from prison) and his IMF team are blamed for an attack that destroys the Kremlin, resulting in the entire IMF division being disavowed. Despite lacking their usual resources, connections, technology, and backup, their mission is to find and stop a madman intent on nuclear war, having been 'ordered' by the Secretary of Defense to escape custody, retreat to a 'forgotten' safehouse, and track down the people truly responsible for the attack.

Preview DAM Toys Ghost series 1/6 Special Ops Center GLINT Team Leader: Ryder Watson

DAM I want this and I want this now :) This latest preview of DAM Toys offering of a Special Operations Center GLINT Team Leader: Ryder Watson from DAM Toys Ghost series No. SF001 is making me all excited and giddy like a child on Christmas Day morning

There are lots of new stuff being released with this set but the Spartan-like helmet and futuristic looking body armor is getting me all hyped up.

DAM Toys Ghost series SF001 1/6 scale Special Operations Center GLINT Team Leader: Ryder Watson 12-inch military figure parts list will include: 1/6 scale real like head sculpt, DAM 12-inch action body, 3 gloved palms for holding weapon, A-frame ballistic helmet, Head-Loc retention system H-nape, MPLS LED light, helmet rail, helmet ears, helmet chops, VAS Shroud for helmet, ANAVS NVG mount, AVS9 Night Vision Binocular with battery pack, SORDIN headset, U94 PTT, AN/PRC-148 MBITR radio, 2.0 M frame ballistic eyewear. Scroll down to see more pictures!

Review Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure - Tom Cruise as IMF Agent Ethan Hunt in MI4: Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (also known as Mission: Impossible IV, or Mission: Impossible IV – Ghost Protocol) is a 2011 American action film, the fourth film in the Mission: Impossible series and stars Tom Cruise, who reprises his role of IMF Agent Ethan Hunt, and is director Brad Bird's first live-action film. Upon release, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol became a critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Mission: Impossible film, and the highest-grossing film starring Tom Cruise.

"Ghost Protocol" is a black operation contingency that disavows the IMF (Impossible Missions Force, fictional independent espionage agency). In so doing, Ethan and his team are to take the blame for the attack / bombing of the Kremlin, but will be allowed to escape from government custody in order to track down "Cobalt" the antagonist / villain.

This is the recently released Brothers Production Presents 1/6th scale Final Mission 12-inch figure which is most likely inspired by Tom Cruise as IMF Agent Ethan Hunt as seen in the 2011 film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. The picture above is an attempt to replicate the shot used for the promotional posters for the film where Ethan (Tom Cruise) has his face obscured under a hood to stay hidden since there's an international manhunt out for him. Scroll down to see more pictures :)

3A & Marvel The Invincible Iron Man teaser

Even Tony Stark would be impressed with Iron Man 3‘s incredible domestic opening weekend. Disney’s $200 million superhero sequel earned $175.3 million in its first three days in North America from 4,253 theaters — the second best opening weekend of all time behind The Avengers‘ $207.4 million bow on this weekend a year ago. The film managed a robust $41,218 per theater average and got a big boost from IMAX screens, which accounted for $16.5 million of its opening weekend gross. About 45 percent of tickets sold were in the 3D format. (source: insidemovies.ew.com)

Like The Avengers, Iron Man 3 played to a broad spectrum of demographics with a tilt toward older men. According to Disney, audiences were 55 percent above the age of 25 and 61 percent male. Disney also reports that couples made up 52 percent of viewers, while families accounted for 27 percent, and teens 21 percent.

Iron Man 3 opened higher than both Iron Man ($98.6 million) and Iron Man 2 ($128.1 million), which isn’t all that surprising given that it’s arriving after The Avengers, which earned $623.4 million domestically and became the biggest hit of 2012. It’s difficult to imagine that Iron Man 3 could have garnered such impressive numbers without the boon of The Avengers — especially because Iron Man 2 was tepidly received by most viewers and ultimately finished with less than Iron Man ($312.4 million vs. $318.4 million). It’s to Marvel’s credit that they were able to augment interest in the Iron Man franchise with The Avengers.

From 3A: We are very excited to present our first Marvel collaboration prototype (still work in progress) teaser of The Invincible Iron Man

Looks like everybody wants IN on the Iron Man franchise ;p

More Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Militaries Series 1/6 scale Imperial Snowtrooper 12" figure

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I've shown in my previous toy blog post HERE the box packaging and contents of this Sideshow Collectibles Militaries of Star Wars Sixth Scale Snowtrooper figure. Here are more pictures of said Snowtrooper for you to feast your eyes upon :) The chest plate was a little obstructed in the previous post so I took these pictures to give an unblocked view of the Snowtrooper chest plate and belt.

The chest plate worn by the snowtroopers was constructed of a plastoid composite armor. Near the center were all of the controls for the completely self-sufficient troopers' life support systems. These included an external temperature monitor, power cell monitor, and the controls for the suit's heater.

May the Fourth be with you: Review Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars 1/6 Snowtrooper 12" figure

May 4 is considered a holiday by Star Wars fans to celebrate Star Wars culture and honor the films. It is called Star Wars Day because of the popularity of a common pun spoken on this day. Since the phrase "May the Force be with you" is a famous quote often spoken in the Star Wars films, fans commonly say "May the fourth be with you" on this day. So I'm celebrating May 4 with a toy blog post on Star Wars :)

Snowtroopers, also known as cold assault stormtroopers, were Imperial stormtroopers trained to operate in arctic climates. Some snowtroopers were deployed under Death Squadron's Blizzard Force, as well as other arctic forces. The snowtroopers were the successors of the clone cold assault troopers and the Galactic Marines under Clone Commanders Keller and Bacara, respectively, during the Clone Wars.

One of the first missions involving the snowtroopers was the surprise Imperial assault on the Rebel founders on Corellia. Darth Vader had tracked his Sith apprentice Galen Marek to the planet, in a secret plot to both capture the would-be founders of the rebellion and destroy Marek. Snowtroopers stormed the shelter atop the snowy mountain, quickly wiping out Rahm Kota's guards. Snowtroopers were utilized on many different icy worlds, including the Imperial garrison on the planet Akuria II. Their most notable conquest was at the Battle of Hoth, where the Imperial Blizzard Force defeated the forces of the Alliance to Restore the Republic and overran Echo Base. (source: wookiepedia)

Hall of Armor: The Evolution of Iron Man Info-graphic by Kate Willaert, Halloween Costumes

The nice people (thanks, Elise) at HalloweenCostumes.com shared with me this infographic they created in anticipation of the release of Iron Man 3 movie in U.S. cinemas / theaters this weekend. All credit to the artist Kate Willaert for this beautiful piece of artwork! It’s a visualization of the most seen / used Iron Man armor suits. There have only been three Iron Man films on the big screen so far but Iron Man has been around in Marvel comics since 1963! (source: HalloweenCostumes.com)

Trying to find the perfect outfit to wear is always difficult. Perhaps this question can be put to multi-billionaire Tony Stark. "What would Tony Stark wear?" Well, turns out he can't make up his mind either! In fact, since Iron Man's first appearance over 50 years ago there have been more than 20 incarnations of his armor! Below are his most storied looks (significant Iron Man armor suits) in order of appearance. Click on the picture for a bigger and better view :)

Alternatively, I've done a breakdown as well for easy viewing ;p

Equal parts practical and fashionable, Tony Stark never seems to be satisfied with the look of his "superhero costume". Since Iron Man's first appearance 50 years ago, the comic book character has accumulated a veritable armory of alternate armor designs. Below is a gallery illustrating the evolution of his core armor – not including special one-off armors – revealing a visual timeline of how Iron Man's look has changed over the decades.

Here's an in depth breakdown of all the pictured armor:
1963 - Original Armor (First Appearance: Tales Of Suspense #39)
1963 - "Golden Avenger" Armor (First Appearance: Tales Of Suspense #40)
1963 - Proto-Classic Armor (First Appearance: Tales Of Suspense #48)
1965 - Classic Red & Gold Armor (First Appearance: Tales Of Suspense #66)

Incoming: DAM Toys Elite Series 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL SDV Team 1 Operation Red Wings

Operation Red Wings (often incorrectly referred to as Operation Redwing and / or Operation Red Wing) was a combined / joint military operation that took place in the Pech District of Afghanistan's Kunar Province, on the slopes of a mountain named Sawtalo Sar, approximately 20 miles west of Kunar's provincial capital of Asadabad, in Late June through Mid-July 2005. (source: wiki)

A team of four Navy SEALs, tasked for surveillance and reconnaissance of a group of structures known to be used by Ahmad Shah and his men, fell into an ambush by Shah and his group just hours after inserting by fastrope from an MH-47 helicopter in the area. Three of the four SEALs were killed in the ambush; a quick reaction force helicopter sent in for their aid was subsequently shot down with an RPG-7 rocket propelled grenade by one of Shah's men, killing all on board, which consisted of 8 Navy SEALs and 8 U.S. Army Special Operations aviators.

This is DAM Toys upcoming release of their DAM Elite series no.78008 US Navy SEAL SDV Team 1 Operation Red Wings Sonar Technician 2nd Class Matthew Gene Axelson who was one of the three SEALs that were killed when they were ambushed by Taliban fighters.

Coming soon: DID 1/6 British Military Intelligence Section 6 (MI6) Agent "Jack" 12-inch Spy Figure

Well, DID did it again ;p they managed to put out a very secret agent figure under the guise of a MI6 agent and named him "Jack" to avoid all the hoo-ha just in case. Wait... what? Instead of James, it's Jack and as for him being an MI6 Agent, that he has always been.

James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short-story collections. The fictional British Secret Service agent has also been adapted for television, radio, comic strip, and video game formats in addition to having been used in the longest continually running and the second-highest grossing film franchise to date, which started in 1962 with Dr. No, starring Sean Connery as Bond. As of 2013, there have been twenty-three films in the Eon Productions series. The most recent Bond film, Skyfall (2012), stars Daniel Craig in his third portrayal of Bond; he is the sixth actor to play Bond in the Eon series. (source: wiki)

The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), commonly known as MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), is the agency which supplies Her Majesty's Government with foreign intelligence. It is frequently referred to by the name MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), a name used as a flag of convenience during the Second World War when it was known by many names. The existence of MI6 was not officially acknowledged until 1994.

Last Post of Action City Hot Toys Iron Man Figurines Exhibition - Iron Monger, Gunmetal

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This is my fourth and final toy blog post of my visit to the Action City Hot Toys 1/6th scale Iron Man Collectible Armors Assemble (Iron Man Figurines) exhibition held at Bugis Junction from April 28 till May 5, 2013 in conjunction with the release of the Iron Man 3 movie in Singapore. And what other Hot Toys Iron Man figures were on display? Well, just the usual suspects.

Starting with the Hot Toys 1/6 scale Iron Monger from the first Iron Man film highlighting the 1/6 scale head sculpt of Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane who in the movie attempts to destroy Tony Stark / Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) with the Iron Monger armor based on the remains of Stark's Mark I armor obtained from the Ten Rings. Scroll down to see more pictures plus the remaining figures seen at the exhibition booth.

More Action City Hot Toys Iron Man Figurines Exhibition - Tony Stark Armor Test, Mark VII

What has come before...
World Premier of Hot Toys MMS 1/6 scale Iron Man 2 Armored Whiplash (Mark II) 12-inch limited edition collectible figure (NOT die-cast) at Bugis posted HERE.

Hot Toys Iron Man 3 Mark XLII and Iron Patriot figures showcased at the Action City Hot Toys 1/6th scale Iron Man Collectible Armors Assemble exhibition posted HERE.

What's next? How about the Hot Toys Iron Man 3 1/6 scale Tony Stark (Armor Testing Version) Collectible Figure with his Hall of Armor suits on display! This is the updated Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark Head Sculpt plus Additional Right Forearm Armor that was added to pair up with the left one after taking into consideration fans’ comments and requests. What do you think?

This is actually the first MMS (Movie Masterpiece Series) figure from the latest Iron Man 3 movie by Hot Toys and it shows Tony Stark as he appeared in his workshop testing out his newest and latest armor suit, the Mark XLII among all the other Iron Man armor suits (from Mark I to Mark VII). Scroll down to see the rest of the pictures :) I've got lots to share.

Action City Hot Toys Iron Man Figurines Exhibition - Iron Man 3 Mark XLII and Iron Patriot

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Seen at the Action City Hot Toys Iron Man Figurines Exhibition now on at Bugis until May 5 - Hot Toys Iron Man 3 1/6 scale Mark XLII armor suit as seen in the latest Iron Man 3 movie with the latest 1/6 scale Tony Stark head sculpt. This is the Hot Toys MMS Diecast Series Iron Man 3 1/6th scale Mark XLII Limited Edition Collectible Figure which was previewed earlier HERE but nothing beats seeing it up close and now you can if you live in Singapore :)

The movie-accurate Mark XLII Collectible Figurine is highly detailed and features the specially crafted image of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark wearing the Mark XLII as seen in the movie, showcasing the highly detailed head sculpt, metallic red, golden and silver well equipped armor with light-up functions. On display is the battle-damaged option as this particular MMS Die-cast Mark XLII (Mark 42) comes with interchangeable armor parts. Scroll down to see more pictures including the Hot Toys PPS001 Iron Man 3: 1/6th scale Power Pose Mark XLII Collectible Figurine, 1/4 scale Iron Man Mark XLII and Iron Patriot busts plus Hot Toys Iron Man 3 1/6th scale Iron Patriot 12" Collectible Figure.

Incoming: Hot Toys MMS Diecast Series 1/6 scale War Machine Mark II Collectible Figure

Celebrating the launch of Marvel’s Iron Man 3 movie, Hot Toys is excited to present a new addition to the premium MMS Diecast Series – the Iron Man 3 1/6th scale War Machine Mark II Limited Edition Collectible Figurine.

Leading the MMS Diecast Series is the iconic Iron Man 3 Series, in which the collectible figures are made of diecast material, specially designed to look more closely to the realistic Iron Man characters in the movie. The MMS Diecast Series will take fans to the next level of authenticity, focusing on the materials, fine details and engineering of the Iron Man collectible figures, while some of the parts can be shared between our MMS and Diorama Series for displaying together in 1/6th scale. More collectibles from Iron Man 3 will be joining the the MMS Diecast Series in the future!

The War Machine Mark II Collectible Figurine is crafted with great details. It features a metallic black, light grey and silver armor, light-up functions and rotatable machine gun. It looks like April is ending with a BANG! First Armored Whiplash Mark II (see previous post) and now this. Scroll down to see more pictures.

World Premier of Hot Toys 1/6 scale Iron Man 2 Armored Whiplash (Mark II) 12" figure at Bugis

The much anticipated Hot Toys 1/6 scale Iron Man 2 Armored Whiplash (Mark 2) 12-inch limited edition collectible figure makes its debut in Singapore :) Yup, we are the first in the world to preview and see this latest Hot Toys figure and what a beauty it is! Where can you see this? Head on down to the Action City Iron Man 3 Hot Toys Collectible Figurines Exhibition @ Bugis Junction happening from now (April 29) till May 5, 2013.

Whiplash is the most common name used to refer to the armor built by Ivan Vanko in the style of the Iron Man armor built by Tony Stark. After the first armor was destroyed by Stark with the Iron Man, a second armor was constructed. Both armors were powered by an arc reactor much like the Iron Man armor. This Hot Toys Whiplash Mark II (An upgraded version of the suit using Justin Hammer's resources) is simply a masterpiece in toy engineering with its multi-layers of armor. Scroll down to see more pictures and click on them for a bigger and better view. Until Hot Toys releases their preview pictures, these are the only ones available at the moment. ENJOY ;p

Check out 303 Toys new China series 1/6 scale General Guan Yu (Yunchang) 12-inch figure

Here's another General but not of the Roman kind which I had posted on earlier HERE.

Guan Yu (died 219), style name Yunchang, was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han Dynasty of China. He played a significant role in the civil war that led to the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, of which Liu Bei was the first emperor. (source: wiki)

As one of the best known Chinese historical figures throughout East Asia, Guan's true life stories have largely given way to fictionalised ones, most of which are found in the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms or passed down the generations, in which his deeds and moral qualities have been lionised. Guan is respected as an epitome of loyalty and righteousness.

303 Toys new China series 1/6 scale Guan Yu (Yunchang) 12-inch figure will come with 1/6 scale head sculpt with movable moustache, hat, cloak, full armor, Dragon robes, clothes, trousers, shorts, Dragon belt, leather belt, cloth belt, waist support s 2, copper ornaments, shoes, hands x 5 and metal knife. The 1/6 horse will come with reins, saddles, stirrups, leather and ornaments. Lastly there's the 1/6 scale Senki which comes with flag and flag stand.

Pre-order Medicom Toys RAH Batman: Hush 1/6 scale Catwoman & Harley Quinn 12-inch Figures

Batman: Hush is a 2002-2003 comic book story arc that ran through the Batman monthly series. It was written by Jeph Loeb, and penciled by Jim Lee, inked by Scott Williams and colored by Alex Sinclair. The story depicts a mysterious stalker, head wrapped in bandages, called Hush, who seems intent on sabotaging Batman from afar, and utilizes a large number of guest appearances by Batman villains. It also emphasizes the romantic feelings between Batman and Catwoman.

Having already released Real Action Heroes (RAH) 1/6th scale Hush Batman and Joker 12-inch Figures earlier (see my toy blog post HERE), it only stands to reason that Medicom Toys would follow up with these RAH (Real Action Hero) Batman: Hush 1/6 scale Catwoman and Harley Quinn 12-inch Figures.

Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, also known as Harley Quinn, first appeared in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Joker's Favor" (episode #08, original air date: September 11, 1992) where she served as a humorous female sidekick to the Joker. In her first appearances she was depicted as a character completely devoted to the Joker, totally oblivious to his psychotic nature and his obvious lack of affection for her - a characterization that has remained more or less consistent throughout her subsequent appearances. Her name is a play on the word 'harlequin'. Scroll down to see all the pictures of both Catwoman & Harley Quinn.

Preview Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars 1/6 scale Darth Malgus 12-inch figure – Is that Bane?

'You assumed no force could challenge you. And now...finally we have returned.'

At an early age, it was evident that there was a dark will behind young Veradun's sensitivity to the Force (TM). Acknowledging his impressive potential, his adoptive father arranged for Veradun to attend the Sith Academy of Dromund Kass where he would train under Sith Master Vindican. Now, having risen to the status of Sith Lord, dubbed Darth Malgus, he has become a formidable commander in the Imperial Army. Following his vision that he will be responsible for the fall of the Republic and its Jedi Order, Malgus takes his place as a defining force in the Great Galactic War.

Sideshow Collectibles is proud to introduce the Darth Malgus Sixth Scale figure from the massive multiplayer online title, The Old Republic. Join the battle! The fearsome Sith commander is crafted on a fully articulated body, outfitted with highly detailed Sith Raider armor and a distinctive lightsaber. With unique accessories, including a removable respirator mask and hooded fabric cape, the Darth Malgus Sixth Scale figure is an outstanding addition for Star Wars collectors.

VTS Toys 1/6 scale The Revenger 12-inch figure - Is he Ray Stevenson Punisher 12-inch figure?

GREAT news for those of you who missed out on the Art-Figures: SAVES "Punisher: War Zone" 12-inch Figure that was released sometime back. This was the 1/6 scale figure that put Art Figures on all 12-inch collectors radar because their first Punisher-inspired figure made everyone sit up and take notice. If you haven't seen the much talked about and much sought after figure yet, check out the pictures I've posted HERE and HERE :)

Well it seems we all have another chance for a shot at a 1/6 scale "Punisher: War Zone" Ray Stevenson as Frank Castle / The Punisher 12-inch figure again, all thanks to VTS Toys (which by the way is also DAM Toys)

This is the VTS Toys 1/6 scale The Revenger 12-inch figure - Is he or isn't he the Ray Stevenson Frank Castle Punisher? I think the answer seems pretty obvious. This is NOT a re-issue or re-release. This is new and more movie-accurate than the previously released figure by Art Figures. He comes with lots of goodies and by that I mean his arsenal of weapons for mayhem is more complete! Scroll down to see the pictures and promise you won't drool.

Preview Hot Toys PPS002 Iron Man 3: 1/6th scale Power Pose Red Snapper Collectible Figure

From Hot Toys:
Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3 is hitting the theatres this week! As you have probably seen from the trailer, a multitude of new suits will be introduced in the movie.

Today, we are excited to present one of the brand new armors from our Power Pose Series (PPS) – the 1/6th scale Red Snapper Collectible Figurine, the disaster rescue suit Mark XXXV with an extended arm-length and movable claw-like hands which can perform movie-accurate iconic poses and twists very closed to that in the movie, with LED light-up functions and figure stand with Red Snapper and the Stark Industries nameplate.

Collect the Power Pose Series together with the Movie Masterpiece Series and Diorama Series in 1/6th scale as some of the parts are compatible with each other! For fans in Hong Kong, special arrangement has been made for pre-ordering of this 1/6th scale Red Snapper Collectible Figurine. For more information, please kindly visit Hot Toys Hong Kong Official Store – Toy Hunters Facebook Page.